While the start of the week brings a mild decline in the global crypto market — total market capitalization dropped 1.83% to $2.24 trillion, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both down about 2% — there are always those swimming against the current. BTC sits at $62,705, ETH at $1,685, but while the big two falter, smaller tokens often deliver double-digit jumps.
As institutional investors retreat into summer slumber and Bitcoin dominance climbs to 56.1%, savvy speculators know exactly where to look for opportunities. Here are the three aces of today’s trading session — projects that literally exploded in the last 24 hours.
| # | Crypto | Price | 24h Change | MCap | 24h Vol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeXe (DEXE) | $21.66 | +59.94% | $1.01B | $88.97M |
| 2 | Verona (VERONA) | $0.175 | +47.81% | $12.59M | $11.10M |
| 3 | ThunderCore (TT) | $0.0008 | +29.63% | $11.15M | $11.92M |
Market Context
Let us be clear — this is not a bullish market cycle. BTC and ETH are in the red, total MCap is declining. What we are seeing with these three coins is a typical bear market phenomenon: capital flowing from large names into small, high-risk projects with low liquidity. One good tweet, one roadmap update, or a new exchange listing — and the price explodes. So take these winners with a grain of salt: the opportunity exists, but the risk is proportional to the rally.
🥇 DeXe (DEXE) — +59.94%
What is DeXe?
DeXe is a social trading platform built on the blockchain, designed as a place where less experienced traders can copy the strategies of more successful ones — using the DEXE token to manage the treasury, reward farming, and vote on protocol parameters. Not a new project (launched in 2020), but it has seen an impressive 178% recovery over the past year.
Why is it rising?
A nearly 60% jump in 24 hours is rarely coincidental. DeXe suddenly activated a token buyback and burn program — a mechanism where part of the protocol revenue is used to withdraw DEXE tokens from circulation. When supply shrinks and demand stays flat — up goes the price. Additionally, DeXe recently announced improvements to its farming reward system, further fueling interest. A daily volume of nearly $89 million suggests this is not just hype without substance.
Financial Data
Price: $21.66 | 7d Change: +11.40% | 30d Change: +58.97% | Market Cap: $1.01B | 24h Volume: $88.97M | ATH: $32.38 | ATL: $0.67 | Rank: #65
🥈 Verona (VERONA) — +47.81%
What is Verona?
Verona (formerly known as XION) is a blockchain project positioning itself as the intelligence layer for AI. The idea is compelling: today’s artificial intelligence is not truly intelligent because it cannot act on verified information from the real world. Verona's truth engine verifies facts once at the source using zero-knowledge proofs and stores them on a decentralized network. It sounds like something that could solve the deepfake and disinformation problem — exactly what the market is currently looking for.
Why is it rising?
Verona has been recording continuous growth since the start of June. A weekly gain of nearly 50% suggests structural interest rather than a one-day pump. The catalyst is likely a recent partnership announcement with AI protocols and growing demand for authenticity verification solutions in the world of generative AI. With a small market cap of $12.6 million, it only takes a few fresh wallets to move the price 50%.
Financial Data
Price: $0.175 | 7d Change: +49.54% | 30d Change: +27.69% | Market Cap: $12.59M | 24h Volume: $11.10M | ATH: $6.83 | ATL: $0.092 | Rank: #1006
🥉 ThunderCore (TT) — +29.63%
What is ThunderCore?
ThunderCore is a Layer 1 blockchain — an EVM-compatible network promising 4,000+ transactions per second with sub-second confirmation times and extremely low fees (below $0.00001). Founded in 2017 in Silicon Valley by Chris Wang (former Trend Micro executive) and a team of top researchers. Their PaLa consensus protocol solves the scalability trilemma that plagues Ethereum and Bitcoin.
Why is it rising?
ThunderCore’s double-digit growth is likely driven by renewed network activity — an increase in transactions and new decentralized applications (dApps) built on ThunderCore. When a cheap and fast network attracts developers, it eventually reflects in the token price. Additionally, ThunderCore recently announced ecosystem expansion and new partners in Asia. A weekly gain of 20% confirms the rally is not a fluke.
Financial Data
Price: $0.0008 | 7d Change: +20.06% | 30d Change: -5.02% | Market Cap: $11.15M | 24h Volume: $11.92M | ATH: $0.052 | ATL: $0.00061 | Rank: #1104
Forecast
All three coins show above-average strength relative to the market, but entering these positions requires caution. DeXe has the strongest fundamentals of the three — a buyback mechanism and solid volume provide support, but at 60% daily gain, the question is how much of the pump is already priced in. Verona and ThunderCore are micro-caps with potential but also elevated correction risk. If you are interested in any of these, the recommendation is DCA (dollar-cost averaging) — do not enter all at once.
Keep a close eye on Verona — the AI + identity verification sector could explode in the coming months. ThunderCore could be interesting for those who believe in the return of Layer 1 narratives after more established names like Solana and Avalanche.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and risky. Always do your own research (DYOR) before investing. The author may hold some of the cryptocurrencies mentioned in this text.